Lately, getting lost in the Kroger on Dean Road has become everyone’s new routine while going grocery shopping.
The longevity of the construction process has left many people wondering when the renovations will be completed.
“I am actually very excited for the Kroger on Dean Road to be finished with construction,” said Hannah Sessoms, sophomore in media studies. “I live closer to the Dean location, but I have been driving all the way out to the Tiger Town location just because it isn’t changing around all the time like the one on Dean.”
Construction on the Dean Road location has been underway since summer 2014 and is to be completed by summer 2016.
Updates to the grocery store include a variety of things.
“The multimillion-dollar investment will include new décor, upscale elements in service departments, expanded grocery department, Murray’s Cheese, Starbucks, expanded bakery and deli, new service meat and service seafood, sushi island and an expanded natural foods department,” said Glynn Jenkins, public relations director of Kroger’s Atlanta division.
The expansion will add 29,000 square feet, making the store 78,456 square feet, according to Jenkins.
Jenkins said renovations are occurring in several phases to minimize inconvenience to Kroger customers.
“During phases of construction, customers are shopping in temporary locations, while the remodel and expansion occurs simultaneously in other areas of the facility,” Jenkins said. “The frozen food, dairy, and pharmacy areas are complete. The next phase of renovations will include produce, front end, natural foods and deli in 2016.”
The renovated Kroger is expected to bring 80-100 jobs to the Auburn community.
“I cannot wait for the Kroger on Dean Road to be complete," said Jenna Santi, sophomore in business. "I think the two things I am most excited about are the Starbucks and the sushi island. I love the Kroger in Tiger Town, and I am hoping the one on Dean will look very similar.”
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